Registered Nurse (RN)- FLOAT - Outpatient Surgery

Trinity Health•Albany, NY

3d•$36 - $48•Hybrid

About The Position

The Registered Nurse - RNII – FLOAT - Outpatient Vascular Surgery Office position is a full-time role located at 319 S. Manning Blvd, with travel to Clifton Park, Latham, and Troy. This role offers a 10% premium for floating duties. The position is within an Outpatient Surgical Office environment, emphasizing quality of life, advancement opportunities through a strong orientation program and tuition allowance, and work-life balance with Monday-Friday office hours.

Requirements

HS Diploma/equivalent required
Current unencumbered NYS RN license
Basic Life Support certification
6 months previous RN experience
Must be able to lift 20 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

Brings patient to exam room, takes appropriate vital signs and documents in electronic medical record.
Review and update medication list to ensure accurate and complete list in electronic medical record (EMR) available for provider review and submission.
Complete referrals and tracks patients' compliance.
Review prescriptions electronically and send prescriptions to providers for review and submission.
Obtains patient consent for procedures as directed by provider.
Performs pre-visit planning and reviews quality metrics.
Retrieves telephonic clinical information from patients who call into the office.
Monitors task list and completes tasks assigned by provider in a timely manner based on urgency.
Educates patients regarding medication, testing procedures and home care techniques.
Ensure proper labeling, handling and documentation for patient specimens.
Follow up with patient regarding test results based on advice given by provider.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment including disinfecting patient care areas and equipment.
In conjunction with other nursing colleagues, maintains the medical supply cabinet and drug cabinet.
Uses the electronic medical record to communicate effectively.
Performs quality assurance duties as assigned.
Provides a clinical visit summary (Patient Plan) to patient as requested including educational materials.
Participates in daily Patient Care huddles as appropriate.
Works cooperatively with all colleagues to ensure quality patient care at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned.